“That’s not enough” – Juan Soto receives 1-year $21.05 million qualifying offer from Yankees prior deadline, fans react

New York Yankees extend Juan Soto a one-year qualifying offer of $21.05 million; the player has the option to decline.

“That’s not enough” – Juan Soto receives 1-year $21.05 million qualifying offer from Yankees prior deadline, fans react

Juan Soto (Image via Imago)

The New York Yankees have extended a $21.05 million contract for the 2025 season to Juan Soto. The player has the option to decline and sign a long-term deal with other teams. However, in that case, the Yankees will receive a compensation pick if Soto declines.

He is among 13 other MLB players who received a $21.05 million deal just before Monday’s 5 pm. ET deadline. The players who received the offer have until November 19, 4 pm ET to decide on the offers.

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Historically, since the inception of the rule in 2012, high-ranked players have rejected such offers to look for a long-term deal. Even last year all the seven players presented with a qualifying offer of $20.325 million rejected them, hitting free agency.

Unfortunately, the New York Yankees did not offer an extension to second baseman Gleyber Torres. Overall in 2024, Torres had a stumbling performance with times to shine and adjustments. 

On the other hand, Torres might have accepted a qualifying offer from the team, unlike doubts surrounding Juan Soto. Since October, Soto has set a standard for himself, with discussions of his contract going around and above $500 million.

Many insiders even predicted that he may surpass Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million deal. However, it is yet to see which path the outfielder will choose. He penned a one-year $31 million deal with the Yankees for the 2024 season.

Social media reacts to Juan Soto’s $21.05 million qualifying offer from Yankees

Fans are upset to see Gleyber Torres hit free agency, while many are also wondering what Juan Soto’s next move will be. According to insider Josh Goldberg, Soto has apparently declined Yankees $21.05 million 1-year deal. However, no further official updates on this have been made.

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Juan Soto (Image via Imago]

Fans on social media are going nuts over predicting Juan Soto’s next move. One X user commented, “The most meaningless qualifying offer of all time,” while another penned, “overpay.” One even commented, “That’s not enough, Soto going to leave.” Check out more reactions below:

Soto is one of the top-tier prospects hitting free agency in 2024. While the NY Yankees have offered him $21.05 million for 1-year, New York Mets may just challenge that. Mets owner Steve Cohen holds high regard for Soto. 

Plus, he will be delving into free agency with deep pockets which is expected to satisfy the outfielder. While Soto is interested in looking at all the possibilities, he’ll most likely choose a team with championship force in it. It’ll be someone who can meet both his needs and financial criteria.